police station

arrest

Seize by law

• patrolRegular surveillance route
• investigationFormal examination of facts
• detectiveProfessional crime investigator

officer · badge · uniform · handcuffs · squad car · siren · interrogation · warrant · evidence · forensics

holding cell

Temporary detention room

• detentionTemporary official holding
• bookingAdvance arrangement secured
• processingSystematic operation on data

bail · arraignment · release · transfer · intake · mugshot · fingerprinting · phone call · attorney · waiting area

precinct

Administrative jurisdiction zone

• headquartersCentral command location
• substationPower distribution point
• outpostRemote military station

watchhouse · lockup · holding cells · front desk · interrogation room · evidence room · armory · squadroom · compound · facility

paperwork

Administrative written tasks

• filingStoring documents systematically
• recordsStored data or albums
• databaseOrganized digital information collection

case files · dispatch · scheduling · shift change · briefing · roll call · assignment · processing · documentation · clearance

outreach

Proactive community assistance

• neighborhoodResidential area nearby
• liaisonConnector between groups
• assistanceSupport or aid given

lost and found · reporting · complaint · victim services · public relations · town hall · partnership · engagement · dialogue · cooperation

• Citycity, town, downtown, midtown, suburb
• community facilitiescommunity center, recreation center, civic center, public library, post office
• emergency facilitieshospital, emergency room, ER, 911 center, fire department
• Emergency Safety911, 911 center, ambulance, fire truck, fire department
• government propertycourthouse, post office, military base, national park, city hall
• institutionsacademy, government, public hospitals, museum, public libraries